Around the Diocese

CityArt Reading — Kase Johnstun will read from his book “Beyond the Grip of Craniosynostosis” during the Utah Humanities Book Festival. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 East 400 South, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Bulldog Boogie — Friday, Sept. 22, during halftime of the Judge Memorial CHS varsity football game. Youth aged 5 and older are invited to participate in the clinics held Sept. 19-21 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., then perform at the game. Cost: $30. For information or to register, visit http://www.judgememorial.com/apps/pages/bulldogboogie.

Rocky Mountain College Fair — Saturday, Sept. 23, 1-3:30 p.m. in the main gym of Juan Diego CHS, 300 East 11800 South, Draper. Workshops for students and parents from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register; visit www.gotocollegefairs.com.

Scott Plays Scott Joplin — Saturday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Holladay. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the death of Scott Joplin, pianist Scott Larrabee will perform with narration by Baritone Michael Allen Gray. A freewill offering will be accepted to benefit Sr. Angela’s Assistance Program for the Poor.

Spaghetti Dinner — Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2864 South 9000 West, Magna. All you can eat: $14; adult take out: $13; Children 12 & under: $8. New this year is a beverage garden: ID required.

Charismatic Catholic Renewal Jubilee — Friday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Bishop Oscar A. Solis will preside at a special Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Free and open to the public.

Stewardship Seminar — Oct. 3, 6-8:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish, 1745 East 9800 South, Sandy. For all DDD/Stewardship workers and volunteers. The speaker will be the very Rev. Andrew Kemberling, V.F. No RSVP necessary.

Catholics Can Mass — Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at 2 p.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Road, Park City. Bishop Oscar A. Solis will celebrate a Mass honoring the gifts and talents of all Catholics, especially those living with disabilities, and their families. All are welcome.

Oktoberfest — Bavarian style dinner Saturday, Oct. 7 starting with a social hour at 6 p.m. at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 4914 South 2200 West, Taylorsville. Cost: Adults $12, kids 12-6 $6,under 4 free. For reservations, contact Fred Montoya, 801-243-2660 or Dave Matyjasic, 801-231-8931.Common Prayer — The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City and the Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will join in Common Prayer on Sunday, Oct. 8. The service will focus on Christian unity in light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Bishop Jim Gonia of the Rocky Mountain Synod and Bishop Oscar A. Solis will be the celebrants. The service will begin at 3 p.m. at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1070 Foothill Drive in SLC. All are invited.

Eccles Organ Festival — Sunday, Oct. 8, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 309 E. South Temple, SLC. Thomas Ospital, an acclaimed organist from France, will perform. Free and open to the public.